Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust • To be confirmed W1D 3HZ
About this role
Are you an Allied Health Professional considering return to practice?
CLCH are specifically seeking Occupational Therapy, Podiatry and Speech and Language Therapy returnees.
We can provide full support to update your skills and knowledge so you can confidently return to practice as a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered AHP.
During your return to practice period we will employ you as a Band 4 Therapy Assistant and on successful completion this can lead to a substantive Registered AHP role in one of our supportive teams.
Depending on how long you have been out of practice,the return to practice process can take between one to three months to complete. On successful completion you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to return to practice with confidence.
At CLCH we appreciate that returning healthcare professionals are often highly experienced with a great deal to offer both patients and to the organisation. We are very proud to have successfully supported AHP returnees at CLCH and happy to provide information about what is involved. If you have any further queries please feel free to contact Patsy Fung, Chief AHP via email p.fung@nhs.net
CLCH offer to AHP returnees
£800 payment from NHS England to support with childcare, study and travel costs
Employment as a Band 4 Therapy Assistant whilst undertaking supervised practice
Full support to update skills and knowledge to return on HCPC register
Payment of HCPC registration fees on successful completion of programme
Substantive employment as a registered AHP in one of our supportive and valued teams
Enhanced Preceptorship and Practice Development AHP support with a comprehensive induction, education and training programme
CLCH are very proud to offer a comprehensive support package for AHP returnees, please see link: https://youtu.be/oZyMFiEOn24
Resources
HCPC returning to practice PDF
Return to Practice Guide for prospective returners PDF
Return to Practice is open for all HCPC registrants who have been off the register for 2 or more years, or for those who did not register within 5 years of qualification. The
HCPC states the following requirement
Time out of practice
Number of days
2 – 5 years
30
5 years or more
60
Regrettably we are unable to offer sponsorship for this programme as it is only for 30 to 60 days.
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
This advert closes on Tuesday 26 May 2026